ROLAND SC-880 TURBO FACTS
The SC-880 stands at the top of Roland's legendary GS Sound Module line-up.
Patches, a feature new to the Sound Canvas line, allow creation of sounds
previously not available in instruments of this type.
Features include:
- 64-Voice Polyphony
- 32-Part Multitimbral operation
- 1,117 internal Tones, 256 Patches, 42 Rhythm sets
- 5 built-in independent effects: Reverb, Chorus, Delay, EQ, and Multi-Effects algorithms (64 total)
- Powerful new Layering and Performance features
- Tone Finder automatically finds groups of similar sounds
- Phrase Preview for easy auditioning of sounds
- Large 136 x 32 dot backlit graphic LCD
- Built-In computer interface using optional DB9F-3/10 (PC) or MD8-3/10 (Mac) Cable
- Full MIDI control (In-A, In-B, Out/Thru)
Initializing
Use the following procedure to initialize the SC-880 and restore the factory settings:
- Press UTILITY. Press UP CURSOR and use the VALUE DIAL to select "Factory Preset."
- Press DOWN CURSOR and use the VALUE DIAL to select "ALL."
- Press ENTER twice
Listening to the Demo Songs
Use the following procedure to listen to the demo songs in the SC-880:
- Press UTILITY and ENTER simultaneously.
- Press ENTER to start the Demo Songs.
- Press EXIT to stop playback.
- Press EXIT again to return to Play Mode.
Selecting and Auditioning Tones
The Tone Finder function allows you to quickly find
sounds by selecting from specified categories:
- SHIFT and Pad 7 to enter Pad Edit.
- Touch any pad, then use the -1/ and >/+1 buttons to assign any sound to
that pad.
- Press BANK to move between Pad Banks to choose additional Pads to edit.
Playing Patterns
The DR-550mkII comes with 64 Preset Patterns in Bank B, and an additional 64
User-programmable Patterns in Bank A. To play a Preset Pattern B11:
- Press PERFORMANCE followed by TONE.
- Press the VALUE DIAL to display the categories.
- Rotate the VALUE DIAL to the desired category then press the VALUE DIAL.
- Use the VALUE DIAL to select the desired sound.
- Press the VOLUME KNOB to audition the sound using Phrase Preview.
NOTE: If you wish to use a keyboard to trigger these sounds, set it to transmit on MIDI channel 1.
Selecting Rhythm Kits
Use the following procedure to select a Rhythm Kit:
- Press PERFORMANCE followed by TONE.
- Press the PART > button repeatedly so that A10 is displayed next to Part.
- Use the VALUE DIAL to select the desired Rhythm Kit.
- Press the VOLUME KNOB to audition the kit with Phrase Preview.
NOTE: If you wish to use a keyboard to trigger Rhythm Kits, set it to transmit on MIDI channel 10.
Selecting Patches
A Patch consists of up to six Tones plus Effect settings. Use the following procedure to select from 256 different Patches - Preset Patches P001-128 and User U001-U128:
- Press PATCH. Press the PART < button to select Part A01.
- Rotate the VALUE DIAL to select Patch "U-002 Alternative 880."
- Press the VOLUME KNOB to audition the Patch.
- Rotate the VALUE DIAL to select the Patch "U-004 LA Stack" and press the VOLUME KNOB to audition the Patch.
- Repeat step 4 to audition these additional Patches:
U-015 JC Guitar
U-021 Euro Piano
U-064 String Sect. 2
NOTE: If you wish to use a keyboard to trigger Patches, set it to transmit on MIDI channel 1. Also, pushing in the VALUE DIAL while rotating it will change Patches in increments of 10.
Selecting Multi-Effects
When it comes to effects, the SC-880 has it all. Reverb, Chorus, Delay and EQ as well as 64 different Multi-Effects. Use the following procedure to select a Multi-Effect:
- Press PATCH. Press the PART < button to select Part A01.
- Use the VALUE DIAL to select "U-019 Fantasia."
- Press M-FX.
- Use the VALUE DIAL to select "P-00 Thru" and press the VOLUME KNOB to audition the Patch with no effects.
- Use the VALUE DIAL to select "P-07 Phaser" and press the VOLUME KNOB to audition the Patch with this effect.
- Repeat step 3 to audition other effects
- Press EXIT when you are finished.
- If you wish to save the current settings for this Patch press WRITE and use the VALUE DIAL to select a destination, then press ENTER twice.
ROLAND SOUND CANVAS AND GS FORMAT
When two of the world's leading computer manufacturers decide to improve and enhance their sound technology, who do they turn to?
Roland, of course. In an agreement which will serve to enhance the quality and compatibility of multimedia audio development,
Roland Corporation has licensed its Sound Canvas sound set and GS Format to Apple Computer Inc.® and Microsoft Corp®.
Apple will be including this technology in Quicktime 3.0™ while Microsoft will be incorporating it into the Microsoft Network (MSN),
DirectMusic™ Architecture, ActiveX™ and numerous desktop products to be released in the coming months.
A world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments, Roland introduced the world's first
General MIDI/GS Format-compatible sound module in 1991 with its SC-55 Sound Canvas.
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